Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
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Command & General Staff College
The School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, established in 1881.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Colleges
Memorial Chapel
Built in 1878 by prison labor from stone quarried on the post and, today, is considered to be an outstanding architectural "gem" in this area.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic Churches
Main Parade Ground
The main parade ground was originally the center of post activities. Post reviews and parades were held here during negotiations with federal officials in the 1800s.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Military History
National Cemetery
Designated a National Cemetery by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 along with eleven others, military graves date back to 1846. Today, more than 20,000 veterans representing every war since 1812 are buried in the cemetery. Two soldiers from Operation Desert Storm were interred here in 1991.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Cemeteries
Buffalo Soldier Monument
The Buffalo Soldier Monument, the brainchild of General Colin Powell, is a recent addition to Fort Leavenworth's historic landmarks. Dedicated in 1992, the monument honors the African-American soldiers who served in the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Monuments
Things to do near Fort Leavenworth, KS
First Baptist Church of Bethel
First Baptist Church of Bethel is a church organized in 1872. In the early day they worshiped inside the old Pomeroy school h...